BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Dynafit Vulcan vs. Salomon MTN Lab
Here it is, a direct comparison of two of the best touring boots we’ve ever skied: the Dynafit Vulcan and the Salomon MTN Lab.
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Pret Cynic Helmet
The Pret Cynic is a good looking, reasonably priced, low-profile helmet.
7mesh Women’s Revelation and Re:Gen Jackets
We take a look at two of 7mesh’s high-end women’s riding jackets, the Revelation (Gore Pro) and the Re:Gen (Gore Active).
3rd Look: Rossignol Soul 7
The Rossignol Soul 7 comes back unchanged for the 3rd season in a row. And for good reason: a whole lot of skiers have had a whole lot of fun on it. Check out our (3) reviews.
Sweet Protection Supernaut Jacket
The Sweet Protection Supernaut is a high-end hardshell that works well as a “50/50” resort / backcountry jacket, with well thought out features and a slimmer fit.
Five Ten Kestrel Clipless Shoe
The Kestrel is Five Ten’s most pedaling-efficient shoe, blending a stiff sole with trail-worthy features.
Deep Dive: Black Diamond Carbon Convert vs. Blizzard Zero G 108 vs. vs. Volkl V-Werks BMT 109
We compare three popular touring skis in the 105mm-110mm width range.
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2015-2016 Climbing Skins Comparisons
More and more people are getting into ski touring, so we’ve compared some of our favorite climbing skins, and offer notes on their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Giro Range MIPS Helmet
Giro’s new Range MIPS is a full featured helmet with a unique adjustment system.
VP Components VX Adventure and VX Trail Pedals
The VP Components VX Adventure and Trail pedals provide an affordable competitor to Shimano’s mainstays
2021-2022 Salomon MTN Explore Boot
We’ve been very impressed by the Salomon MTN Lab, time now to evaluate the “100” – flex Mountain Explore
Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket
After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you’re in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you’re curious what makes Polartec’s Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.
Thule RoundTrip Double Ski Roller Bag
Many of us are familiar with Thule’s ski and bike racks, but what about their ski carry bags? We put their RoundTrip Double Ski Roller to the test.
Cadence Skyline Short
The Cadence Skyline is a good option for riders looking for a fashionable, slim-fitting, multi-use short.
Liquidlogic Braaap 69
So … what type of boat is it? The Liquidlogic Braaap 69 blurs categories and represents a significant and interesting departure from common boat design practices of the last decade. Take a look.
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Race Face Next R Wheels
We’ve now put over 1000 miles on Race Face’s carbon Next R wheels, including everything from multi-day Enduro races to DH courses. So, how’d they do?
Hoji on the Hoji Free & 4FRNT Renegade (Ep.29)
We talk with Hoji about his brand-new boot, the Dynafit Hoji Free; the differences between it and the current Hoji Pro Tour; how he’s been refining his signature ski, the 4FRNT Renegade; and his work with Arc’teryx.
HOJI on “HOJI” (Ep.75)
Few people are so good at what they do that they can have a film made about their life and career while they’re still in the middle of both. But Eric Hjorleifson is one of those people, so we talked to Hoji about the new Matchstick movie and more.
Which Ski for Which Superhero?
What would Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, and other superheroes ski on? In honor of the life and imagination of Stan Lee, we’ve selected just the right ski for a whole slew of superheroes.
Switzerland Votes Cycling into Their Constitution
A few weeks ago Swiss voters did something that we wholeheartedly approve of: enshrine cycling into their constitution.
Most Notable New Products: Outdoor Retailer, Winter 2018
Here is our recap of and a bunch of our thoughts on the most notable new products for 2019-2020 that we saw at last week’s Winter Outdoor Retailer show.
Casual Jacket Roundup — Fall 2018
The season is turning, so we’ve gathered a few of our favorite casual jackets to keep you in style on chilly fall days and nights.
Strafe Cham Jacket and Pants
We’ve been big fans of Strafe’s Cham Jacket and Pants, and this year they updated them with an all-new fabric. So how does the new kit compare to the previous version, and to the rest of the competition?
2019 Devinci Spartan
Devinci’s Trail bikes have historically occupied a versatile middle ground — pretty good on the up, and pretty good on the down. So does the most recent iteration of the Devinci Spartan continue this trend?
Spark R&D — Part 2 (Ep.28)
We talk to Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about some of Spark’s current products, collaborating with CAST Touring and 22 Designs, and implementing solar power in their factory in Bozeman, Montana.
